Cross-sectional study shows geographic mismatch in mental health service access for language minorities, highlighting the need for improved care.
This cross-sectional study found a persistent geographic mismatch between the mental health needs of Asian language-speaking individuals with LEP and the availability of appropriate linguistic services. The gap was pronounced in rural areas. The findings suggest that policies aimed at expanding the behavioral health workforce and increasing access to culturally and linguistically competent services to reduce ongoing disparities in mental health outcomes and access to care are urgently needed.
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